Franciscus van Assisi in meditatie 1620 - 1686

This etching by Gilles Rousselet depicts Saint Francis of Assisi in meditation. The image shows Saint Francis kneeling in a landscape, holding a human skull. Saint Francis is a popular subject of religious art, and Rousselet’s etching showcases the saint in a moment of intense contemplation, a theme often explored in religious art. The etching, created between 1620 and 1686, is a prime example of the Baroque style, characterized by dramatic lighting and emotive poses. The artwork is now housed in the Rijksmuseum.